Do you realize that the desire to improve your life with each New Year began in the heart of God? As each year draws to a close, people often find themselves reflecting on the things they intended to achieve during the past year.
Some may look back feeling satisfied with what they accomplished, while others may feel quite dissatisfied. Typically, those who look back with satisfaction also look forward to greater accomplishments in the upcoming year.
However, the same can be true for those who feel dissatisfied with last year’s achievements. These people can make a New Year’s resolution to do better in the New Year that lies before them.
Like most people, you have probably made New Year’s resolution to lose weight, exercise regularly, eat better, get a new job, start investments, take chances or somehow improve your quality of life but do you realize that the desire to improve your life with each New Year started in the heart of God? Notice what Psalm 65:11 says “You crown the year with your bounty and goodness…….” What does God require of you in order to experience His abundance and blessing in the year that lies ahead?
We must walk on God’s path throughout the year. We cannot expect to receive the success and prosperity God offers if we are not willing to walk in close fellowship with Him. Notice how Ezekiel expresses a similar thought: “And I will make them and the places around my hill a blessing and I will cause showers to come down in their season; they will be showers of blessing” (Ezekiel 34:26).
As we round off 2013, we owe God a mighty “THANK YOU”. Some of us were disappointed, hurt, got betrayed, did not take chances, lost a loved one but we are alive. There is no reason or excuse to be concerned about tomorrow. This year is almost over.
Happy New Year in advance.
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